WO Darren Burgess DWD
2023-08-11 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)

DWD - Lt Chris Pynn
2023-08-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
https://dragoons.ca/depart-with-dignity-lieutentant-chris-pynn/
DWD Invite

Gord Woollard 100th Birthday Celebration!!
2023-08-27 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
The Regimental Family is very excited and happy to wish Gord Willard a happy 100th birthday!!!
WE encourage everyone to drop by or send congratulation message to this important milestone

Op CONNECTION
2023-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The Regimental Family is pleased to announce that we will be running Op CONNECTION on 15 September in Garrison Petawawa.
Op CONNECTION is designed to enhance awareness of the Regiment and Regimental Family to Canadians as part of our awareness program, with the additional benefit of potentially expanding our Friends of The Regiment group, who so generously support the Guild.
This year’s full day event will occur during a unit field exercise to provide the maximum exposure to the soldiers, equipment and pride that we experience every day.
While we make the event rather small to provide a more immersive experience, if you are interested in helping us with planning or supporting execution, please contact the organizer.

RBC Charity golf Tournament & Fundraiser
2023-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
RBC colleagues in the Ottawa Valley are hosting a golf tournament & fundraiser in support of the RBC Race for the Kids on Saturday afternoon, September 16th at Petawawa Golf Club. (9 holes, dinner and prizes – $75 per golfer or $35 for dinner only). See attached flyer for details and how to register.

RBC Race for the Kids
2023-09-24
The Regimental Family is proud to announce this event in sppurt of kids mental health and RBC, a special supporter of the Guild.
Since 2017, RBC has raised $2.75 million through the annual RBC Race for the Kids at Wesley Clover Parks in Kanata. All to support youth mental health programs at CHEO and through 1Call1Click. We need to continue to ensure youth who are struggling with their mental health get the help they need.
RBC Race for the Kids benefits youth mental health programs such at CHEO and through www.1call1click.ca – a network that brings together 20+ child and youth mental health and addictions organizations from throughout Eastern Ontario – to help youth access the right care at the right time.
There are three options options to support the race:

Register yourself and family for the race
Make a donation
Create your own workplace team by contacting Kristi Guénette at CHEO Foundation.

Times will be posted as we get closer

Kingston Chapter celebrates the 123rd anniversary of the Action at Leliefontein!
2023-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto)
Kingston Chapter: Leliefontein Social 13:00-16:00 25 Oct at the ANAF Gore Road Kingston ON, contact Denis Levesque

Save the Date - Guild Fundraiser with General (Retired) Rick Hillier
2023-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
Dear Friends of the Guild of the Royal Canadian Dragoons,
Please join us for an intimate cinq-a-sept with General (retired) Rick Hillier – former Chief of Defence Staff, and a proud Dragoon! This will be a great opportunity to meet soldiers of the Royal Canadian Dragoons’ family and learn about leadership perspectives and today’s current security envrionment from one of Canada’s most experienced and dynamic leaders!
We look forward to welcoming you. Proceeds from the event will go to The Guild of The Royal Canadian Dragoons, a volunteer-run charitable organization that supports the Dragoon Regimental Family.
Invitation with additional details to follow.

National Capital Region celebrates the 123rd Anniversary of the Action at Leliefontein
2023-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
National Capital Region: Wednesday 1 November 2023 at the Royal Oak Pub, 117 Centrepointe Dr, Nepean ON. Drinks from 1700 to 1800 hrs, sit down to eat at about 1800 hrs. RSVP to Jim Atkins.

Leliefontein Mixed Dining-in
2023-11-03 18:30 - 23:30 (America/Toronto)
The Regiment is pleased to announce this year’s mixed dining-in on 3 November.
While open to all Regimental Family members, space is limited. Please read the attached invitation card

Leliefontein 2023 Parade & Gala
2023-11-04
Hello Regimental Family
This event highlights the actual parade and the all-ranks gala taking place on Saturday, 4 November
If interested in attending, please RSVP using the this link or the QR code found on the invitation. We look forward to seeing everyone there!!
Leliefontein Gala and Parade 2023

BC Chapter celebrates the 123rd anniversary of the Action at Leliefontein
2023-11-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver)
BC Chapter: 16 November in North Saanich, north of Victoria. The time and location will be posted when known. Any Dragoons planning to attend please contact Bob Black at (250) 885-6067.

NCR Regimental Birthday Brunch
2023-12-16 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
The NCR Branch of the Association is please to host a celebration brunch for the Regiment’s birthday.
All are welcome, including spouses!!

BC Chapter Hosting Birthday Celebration - 21 Dec
2023-12-21 11:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The BC Chapter of the Association is hosting a gathering to celebrate the RCD/RCR birthday.
If interested, please contact the POC, Bob Black.

Nfld Branch Birthday Gathering
2023-12-21 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The Nfld branch of the Association, in concert with the RCR branch, is pleased to host a birthday gathering!

Karmin McKay Celebration of Life
2024-02-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
click on the link.

Celebration of Life - Charlie Richer
2024-03-10 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The Regimental Family will be supporting the ceremony and clebration of Life for Charlie in Oromocto, NB.
See the announcement here:

79th Anniversary of the Liberation of Leeuwarden
2024-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
https://dragoons.ca/79th-anniversary-of-the-liberation-of-leeuwarden/

DWD - Col Rob Marois
2024-05-04 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto)
https://dragoons.ca/depart-with-dignity-colonel-rob-marois/

Celebration of Life - Dylan Stewart in Kingston
2024-05-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
https://dragoons.ca/regimental-family-condolences-to-kent-leslie-stewart/

50th Anniversary of the Association
2024-06-14 - 2024-06-16
5 May 2024: Update #3 – Final Call
24 Feb 2024: Update #2 – Early Bird Special
4 Jan 2024: Update #1 – Accommodations and Registration
https://dragoons.ca/50th-anniversay-of-the-association/

Regimental Change of Command and Appointment
2024-06-26 13:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
The Commanding Officer and all ranks of The Royal Canadian Dragoons are please to announce the Change of Commanding Officer
Concurrently, the Regimental will change appointment of the Colonel of The Regiment
https://dragoons.ca/change-of-command-and-appointment-26-june-2024/

Conversation South African War Memorial Windsor Rededication
2024-10-02 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
The Regimental Family was very proud to participate in the rededication Ceremony of the South African War Memorial in Windsor on 2 October. The Regiment provided a scarlet party and Tom Skelding had a speaking role, all supported by our Windsor Chapter and the City of Windsor. Thanks to all for your efforts in refurbishing the monument and an excellent ceremony. If in Windsor, you are encouraged to drop by this impressive place of remembrance.

Get Together & A Yarn
2024-12-21 13:30 - 17:00 UTC

Ironsides 2025
2025-03-20
As the Coordinator of Ironsides again this year, I would like to extend to you and your teams an invitation to participate in the 2025 IRONSIDES Bonspiel to be held in the spring. All details may be found in the attached letter and registration form, as well there is the Coles notes version below. Please pass on this information to your peers in case I have missed anyone in this email. Thanks in advance and any questions pls let me know.
Location: Gananoque Curling Club in Gananoque, Ontario
Events:
20 March 2025 Skips draw / Meet and Greet at CFB Kingston WO’s & Sgt’s Mess;
21 / 22 March 2025 Curling will take place; and
22 March 25 Banquet in the evening at the rink.
Cost: $240 per team
Deadline to Register: 7 March 2025

80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Leeuwarden
2025-04-15 11:00 - 15:30 UTC | Leeuwarden, Base Community Centre, CFB Petawawa, ON, K8H 2X3, Canada

Henry Sampson Memorial Golf Tournament
2025-07-18 | Garrison Golf & Curling Club (GGCC) CFB Kingston, Kingston, ON, Canada
call for registrations in May so stay tuned

Corps BBQ in Perth ON
2025-07-19 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Perth Legion, PERTH, ON, Canada

Spingbok Invitational - 7 Sep
2025-09-07 11:30 - 19:00 UTC | Sand Point Golf Club, 38 Golf Club Rd, Braeside, ON

Guild Fundraiser
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | TD Tower Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-guild-of-the-royal-canadian-dragoons/events/fireside-chat-rick-hillier-and-steve-paikin/
